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(Photo Credit: http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2014/03/electronics-charging-station-disguised.html) I flipped when I saw this idea, and I knew I needed it immediately. I mean, we have so many cords and 6 outlets bars lying around our counters because we all share cords and we all want to charge at the same time in the same place. I’ve been trying to […]

This is truly the cutest vintage wreath (well…ok…one of them at least), and it is soooooo easy to do. Even if you hate crafts, you won’t mind this. Even if you can’t do crafts, this will be easy-peasey. Basically all you need is a vintage frame, some paint, and artificial flowers. Very cheap and […]

Many of my posts revolve around bringing back life to vintage, aged, or roughed-up furniture. Not only can it be a money-saver, it also gives you a chance to create something beautiful and unique. Some of my favorite revivals revolve around dressers. Some get made into new dressers, others get made into entertainment centers or […]

Christmas is around the corner, and of course I have some exciting crafts going on…anything from sugar cookies to my vintage Christmas decorations. Here are some great vintage Christmas ideas that have inspired me this Christmas season! Whether you think they’re creepy or cute, you can find some great vintage Christmas décor at your salvage […]

So I made some new adjustments to our guest room that I absolutely love. But first off, I want to share this very cute home wall hanging I bought for my daughter’s room. I put it over her bed, and it is absolutely lovely. I bought it on Etsy, if you’re curious about it. (Photo […]

I’m sure many of you know by now that I am not the Jean of the old Backyard Bungalow. And she’s amazing, so I really want to pay tribute to some of her posts. There was an old post on a vintage room makeover with Jean from a while ago, but I’m not sure I […]

Edit: Old blog owner, Jean, did not want me to use her image on here so I switched to another one done by an amazing blogger. Check it out. 🙂 Hey everyone! Very excited about today’s project. Today I’m going to break down how to totally transform vintage chairs by painting the upholstery. Before: After: […]

Upcycle an old dresser into something new. Save lots of money by buying old furniture and remaking it into something more unique and stylish. Here are 6 quick steps for upcycling old furniture: Find different knobs that fit the theme of your room, and fix any major flaws such as uneven legs or broken drawers. […]

I feel like the home office can be a tricky place. It’s part of your home, yet you need to get work done in there. It has the potential to be a comforting and wonderful place to work. But if it’s too much like home, you won’t get work done. And if it’s too much […]

Guest Bedroom Reveal! I’m so happy with how this turned out! I love vintage style so I upgraded our guest bedroom with some new stuff. One of my favorite aspects is the ceiling mirror. It’s in the shape of a flower and it lends itself to the airy feel of our vintage guest room. (Photo […]